"Because I Can" was written by Karli Bly, daughter of Gary and Kathy Bly. She is a 10th grader at Kingsland High School in Spring Valley.

Creative Ink is a reserved space where area students have the opportunity to submit samples of their poetry, writing, and other art forms, to be published. Participants are also encouraged to submit a headshot to be published with their work. Kingsland 10th grader Kathryn Oakland will compile the entries each week.

To submit an entry, email Oakland at creativeink@bluff countrynews.com.